1987 Maserati 228 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 835 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228.
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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1987 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1987 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Maserati 228 | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Maserati | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 228 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1987 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3230 mm |