1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 63 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 239 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.
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1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Silver Dawn | S |
Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 423 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3035 mm |