1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1965 Avanti Avanti is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 640 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti.
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. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1965 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1965 Avanti Avanti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Avanti | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Avanti | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 81 L |
