1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 30 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 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 85 kg more than 1953 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. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Maserati |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4566 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2810 mm |
