1969 Porsche 908 vs. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1969 Porsche 908 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1969 Porsche 908.

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. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 908 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 908 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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