2005 Maserati Spyder vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 708 kg more than 2005 Maserati Spyder.

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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2005 Maserati Spyder 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Maserati Rolls-Royce
Model Spyder Silver Wraith
Year Released 2005 1979
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4244 cc 6750 cc
Horse Power 385 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 2388 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 5310 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 3050 mm


 

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