1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 406 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
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:
| 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Whitley | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2309 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3050 mm |
