1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 632 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130.

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 Fiat 130 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Fiat Rolls-Royce
Model 130 Silver Wraith
Year Released 1969 1948
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2866 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 161 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1474 kg 2106 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 81 L


 

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