1958 Lotus 16 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1958 Lotus 16 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, 1958 Lotus 16 (238 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lotus 16 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1584 kg more than 1958 Lotus 16.

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 Lotus 16 has manual transmission. 1958 Lotus 16 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.

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