1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 658 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Chevrolet |
Model | Silver Wraith | Corvette |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 430 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 | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2685 mm |