1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 49 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 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 470 kg more than 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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 | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Dawn | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1949 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 318 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 94 L |