1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 34 kg more than 1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.
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.
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1969 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Shadow | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 81 L |