1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 765 kg more than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
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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1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | W 110 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |