1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 25 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 314 kg more than 1950 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:
1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Dawn | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 107 L |