1977 Buick Electra vs. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 21 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra 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 365 kg more than 1977 Buick Electra.
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:
1977 Buick Electra | 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Electra | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3230 mm |