1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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 810 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Silver Wraith | SLK |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4102 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1793 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2431 mm |