1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, both 1953 Austin A 40 and 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 828 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40.
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:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A 40 | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 108 L |
