1973 Chevrolet Aerovette vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1148 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette.
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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1973 Chevrolet Aerovette | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Aerovette | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3230 mm |