1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1977 Holden Sunbird

To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1228 kg more than 1977 Holden Sunbird.

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 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 1977 Holden Sunbird
Make Rolls-Royce Holden
Model Silver Wraith Sunbird
Year Released 1979 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1897 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 96 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2388 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 5310 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2590 mm