1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1999 Toyota Chaser

To start off, 1999 Toyota Chaser is newer by 50 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 510 kg more than 1999 Toyota Chaser.

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 1999 Toyota Chaser has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Chaser 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 1999 Toyota Chaser
Make Rolls-Royce Toyota
Model Silver Dawn Chaser
Year Released 1949 1999
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4256 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1770 mm


 

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