1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 46 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 440 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. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Dawn | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 5378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 318 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 | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 94 L |