1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 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 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 855 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430.
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 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Seat |
| Model | Silver Dawn | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2430 mm |
