1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 158 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3230 mm |
