1971 AC 428 vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1971 AC 428 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 720 kg more than 1971 AC 428.
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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1971 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1971 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 AC 428 | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | AC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 428 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 298 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3230 mm |
