1978 Austin Marina vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 21 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 1268 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina.

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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Austin Marina 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Austin Rolls-Royce
Model Marina Silver Wraith
Year Released 1978 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1275 cc 4887 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 882 kg 2150 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3230 mm