2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 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 8,201 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 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 2008 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8201 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |