1980 Austin Princess vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, both 1980 Austin Princess and 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1980 Austin Princess.
Because 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Austin Princess, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1980 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1980 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Austin Princess | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Princess | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3050 mm |