1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman 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 Holden Statesman.
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 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Statesman 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 Holden Statesman | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Statesman | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3230 mm |
