1987 Opel Senator vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 34 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 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 564 kg more than 1987 Opel Senator.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Opel Senator | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Senator | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1987 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 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 | 1536 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |