1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 36 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 390 kg more than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Silver Wraith | SL |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2520 mm |