1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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 1053 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
Model | Silver Wraith | 760 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2780 mm |