2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 316 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300.
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 Chrysler 300 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Chrysler | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 300 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 6.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 2134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |