1978 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
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. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1978 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mitsubishi Galant | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Galant | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3230 mm |