1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 50 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 197 more horse power than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 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 555 kg more than 1999 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. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro 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.
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1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Camaro | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1999 | 1949 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 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 | 1545 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3230 mm |