1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 206 kg more than 1978 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Phantom | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2591 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6050 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 3050 mm |