1964 Oldsmobile Starfire vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 15 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 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 280 kg more than 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire.
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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1964 Oldsmobile Starfire | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Starfire | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1964 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6965 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3230 mm |