1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 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 Silver Wraith | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Chevrolet |
Model | Silver Wraith | Express |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2012 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3429 mm |