2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 332 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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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2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | SLR McLaren | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5438 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 617 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 81 L |