1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (255 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 549 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.
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. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1948 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Camaro | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 2106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |
