1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 700 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 512 BB | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1976 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4257 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 81 L |