1947 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. Both 1947 Bentley Mark VI and 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn are equipped with a 4,257 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 14 kg more than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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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1947 Bentley Mark VI | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Mark VI | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1947 | 1950 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 4257 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 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |