1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1958 Abarth 500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (124 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1689 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 500 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 124 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 2134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 81 L |