1967 Lotus Seven vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1967 Lotus Seven is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1720 kg more than 1967 Lotus Seven.
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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1967 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1967 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Lotus Seven | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Seven | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3230 mm |