1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1967 Steyr 500
To start off, 1967 Steyr 500 is newer by 9 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 1670 kg more than 1967 Steyr 500.
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 1967 Steyr 500 has manual transmission. 1967 Steyr 500 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 | 1967 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Steyr |
| Model | Silver Wraith | 500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 19 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 1850 mm |
