1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 154 kg more than 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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:
1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Lagonda | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 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 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3230 mm |