1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. 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 955 kg more than 1957 Rover P4.
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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1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rover |
Model | Silver Wraith | P4 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2830 mm |