1964 Checker Town vs. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1964 Checker Town is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Checker Town | 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Checker | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Town | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1964 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3230 mm |