1989 Mazda 323 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (124 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 323. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1149 kg more than 1989 Mazda 323. 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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1989 Mazda 323 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 323 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 124 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 2134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |