1977 Pontiac Lemans vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 620 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Lemans.
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 Pontiac Lemans | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Lemans | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1977 | 1950 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |