1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II should accelerate faster than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 150 kg more than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Spirit II | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1986 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 81 L |