1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1959 Cadillac 62 is newer by 1 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 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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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1959 Cadillac 62 | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 62 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3230 mm |