1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 59 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage 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 180 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
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.
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1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Aston Martin |
Model | Silver Dawn | V12 Vantage |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4384 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1234 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |