1966 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 384 kg more than 1966 Cadillac DeVille.
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:
1966 Cadillac DeVille | 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | DeVille | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6954 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 2388 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3050 mm |