1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 525 kg more than 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
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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1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 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 | 1625 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3230 mm |