1977 Buick Regal vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 22 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 720 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal.
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 Regal | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Regal | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |
