1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1980 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1980 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 30 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 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 736 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 1609.
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 | 1980 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Chrysler |
| Model | Silver Dawn | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
