1949 Jensen 4-Litre vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jensen 4-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen 4-Litre would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 240 kg more than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre.
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 Jensen 4-Litre | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Jensen | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 4-Litre | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 108 L |