1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 205 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Impala.
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. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1969 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1969 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Impala | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 81 L |
