1971 Riley 4 vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1237 kg more than 1971 Riley 4.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Riley 4 | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Riley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 4 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3050 mm |
