2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 4,266 cc, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 379 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | CLK | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4266 cc | 4257 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 81 L |