1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 48 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 371 kg more than 1998 Kia Potentia.
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 | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Kia |
Model | Silver Dawn | Potentia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |