1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1978 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 750 kg more than 1978 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1978 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Land Rover Serie III | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Serie III | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3230 mm |