1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 640 kg more than 1968 Holden Monaro.
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. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1968 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1968 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Monaro | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1968 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5024 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3230 mm |