1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
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:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Vega | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3230 mm |
