2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 609 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.

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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2008 Chevrolet Lumina 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
Make Chevrolet Rolls-Royce
Model Lumina Silver Wraith
Year Released 2008 1951
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 124 HP
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 6.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 219 km/hour 140 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 2134 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 5240 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1840 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 81 L


 

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