1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
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. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 1600 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silver Wraith | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2520 mm |
