1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1967 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1967 TVR Griffith is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1967 TVR Griffith.
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. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1967 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1967 TVR Griffith will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1967 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | TVR |
| Model | Silver Wraith | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 229 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2170 mm |
