1997 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 1997 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1997 Plymouth Prowler.

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:

1997 Plymouth Prowler 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Plymouth Rolls-Royce
Model Prowler Silver Wraith
Year Released 1997 1978
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3518 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 253 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 2385 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 5310 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 3050 mm


 

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