1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, 1979 Holden GTS is newer by 26 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 4,257 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 355 kg more than 1979 Holden GTS.
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 | 1979 Holden GTS | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Holden |
Model | Silver Dawn | GTS |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2830 mm |