1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 1000 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 81 L |
