1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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 1028 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1968 Dodge Coronet has manual transmission. 1968 Dodge Coronet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Coronet | 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Coronet | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2388 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3050 mm |