1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1973 AC 428 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 400 kg more than 1973 AC 428.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1973 AC 428 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | AC |
Model | Silver Dawn | 428 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 7002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 298 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2450 mm |