2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 545 kg more than 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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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2009 Bentley Azure | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Azure | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3230 mm |