1963 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1963 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 620 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB5.
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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1963 Aston Martin DB5 | 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | DB5 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3230 mm |