1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 13 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 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 1966 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT 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:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | GT | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 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 | 930 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 81 L |
