1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 78 kg more than 1976 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:

1976 Aston Martin Lagonda 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Aston Martin Rolls-Royce
Model Lagonda Silver Wraith
Year Released 1976 1948
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5341 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 123 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 2028 kg 2106 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 127 L 81 L


 

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