1975 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 50 kg more than 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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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1975 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Lagonda | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |