1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 25 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 888 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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4566 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| 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 | 2748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 107 L |
