2001 Holden GTS vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 2001 Holden GTS is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine.

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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2001 Holden GTS has manual transmission. 2001 Holden GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2001 Holden GTS 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Holden Rolls-Royce
Model GTS Silver Wraith
Year Released 2001 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4144 cc 4887 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats