1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 900 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Ferrari |
Model | Silver Wraith | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 570 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2649 mm |