1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1998 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 852 kg more than 1998 Ascari Ecosse.
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. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1998 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 1998 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Ascari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Ecosse | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1998 | 1949 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1248 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1760 mm |