1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1958 Bristol 405 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 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 858 kg more than 1958 Bristol 405. 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. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Bristol | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 405 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 81 L |