1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500.
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:
1948 Fiat 500 | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Fiat | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 500 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3050 mm |