1998 Panoz AIV vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV 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 920 kg more than 1998 Panoz AIV.
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 Panoz AIV has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz AIV 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 Panoz AIV | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Panoz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | AIV | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1998 | 1949 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 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 | 1180 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 81 L |