1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000

To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 813 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000.

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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
Make Rolls-Royce Alfa Romeo
Model Silver Wraith 2000
Year Released 1958 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4887 cc 1975 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 106 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2150 kg 1337 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2730 mm


 

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