1982 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 3 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 778 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Impala.
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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1982 Chevrolet Impala | 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Impala | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2388 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3050 mm |