1964 Austin Princess vs. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 18 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 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 80 kg more than 1946 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. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Princess | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1964 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 81 L |