1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 320 kg more than 1951 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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Dawn | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4255 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3230 mm |