1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 90 kg more than 1954 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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4566 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 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 | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 108 L |
