1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1974 Rover 3.5 is newer by 25 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 192 kg more than 1974 Rover 3.5.
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 | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rover |
| Model | Silver Dawn | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4256 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2820 mm |
