1973 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 768 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz E. 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.
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1973 Mercedes-Benz E | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | E | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1973 | 1952 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 81 L |