1982 Holden Commodore vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1982 Holden Commodore.

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. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1982 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1982 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Holden Commodore 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Holden Rolls-Royce
Model Commodore Silver Wraith
Year Released 1982 1978
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1892 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 78 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 2385 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 5310 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3050 mm