2000 Holden Commodore vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 2000 Holden Commodore is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 540 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore.

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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2000 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2000 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Holden Commodore 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Holden Rolls-Royce
Model Commodore Silver Wraith
Year Released 2000 1957
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 4887 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 2150 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3230 mm


 

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