1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1974 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1974 Triumph Toledo is newer by 20 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 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 942 kg more than 1974 Triumph Toledo.
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:
| 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1974 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Triumph |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 63 L |
