1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 21 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 450 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. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4255 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 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |
