1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1996 Toyota Century

To start off, 1996 Toyota Century is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Toyota Century.

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:

1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 1996 Toyota Century
Make Rolls-Royce Toyota
Model Silver Dawn Century
Year Released 1952 1996
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4255 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 153 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2870 mm


 

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