1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 770 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart.

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. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1968 Dodge Dart has manual transmission. 1968 Dodge Dart will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Dodge Dart 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Dodge Rolls-Royce
Model Dart Silver Wraith
Year Released 1968 1955
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4492 cc 4887 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 190 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 2150 kg
Vehicle Length 4970 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 3230 mm


 

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