1975 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1975 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 700 kg more than 1975 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1975 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1975 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1975 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Land Rover Serie III | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Serie III | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1949 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3230 mm |
