1968 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 30 kg more than 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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:
1968 Cadillac Brougham | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Brougham | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 3230 mm |