1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1962 Bristol 407 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 515 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Bristol | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 407 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 81 L |
