1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1981 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1981 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 32 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 978 kg more than 1981 Skoda Rapid R.
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. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has automatic transmission and 1981 Skoda Rapid R has manual transmission. 1981 Skoda Rapid R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1981 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Skoda |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 47 L |
