1977 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 675 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Malibu.
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.
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1977 Chevrolet Malibu | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Malibu | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |