1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 605 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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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1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Monte Carlo | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |