1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1958 Bentley S1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 372 kg more than 1958 Bentley S1.
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.
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1958 Bentley S1 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | S1 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3230 mm |