2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 750 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.
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.
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2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3230 mm |