1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1960 Abarth 700 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 700 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 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 | 570 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 81 L |
