1946 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. Both 1946 Bentley Mark VI and 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn are equipped with a 4,566 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 6 kg more than 1946 Bentley Mark VI.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Bentley Mark VI | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Mark VI | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4566 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 108 L |
