1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 576 kg more than 1997 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. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Chevrolet Camaro 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Chevrolet Rolls-Royce
Model Camaro Silver Wraith
Year Released 1997 1952
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 123 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1524 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3230 mm


 

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