1969 Reliant Rebel vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1969 Reliant Rebel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1575 kg more than 1969 Reliant Rebel.

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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1969 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1969 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Reliant Rebel 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Reliant Rolls-Royce
Model Rebel Silver Wraith
Year Released 1969 1958
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 701 cc 4887 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 31 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 575 kg 2150 kg
Vehicle Length 3510 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 3230 mm