1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 1975 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen 181.
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. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1975 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1975 Volkswagen 181 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1975 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
Model | Silver Seraph | 181 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |