1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1971 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. 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 885 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 1600.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1971 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silver Dawn | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 40 L |
