1970 Checker Aerobus vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1970 Checker Aerobus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 305 kg more than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1970 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1970 Checker Aerobus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Checker Aerobus | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Checker | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Aerobus | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 3230 mm |