1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1964 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1964 TVR Griffith is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 971 kg more than 1964 TVR Griffith.
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:
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1964 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | TVR |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 229 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2170 mm |
