1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1978 Volvo 265
To start off, 1978 Volvo 265 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 696 kg more than 1978 Volvo 265.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1978 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
Model | Silver Wraith | 265 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4255 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |