1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1979 Subaru Rex 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 4,566 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 1325 kg more than 1979 Subaru Rex.
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 | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Subaru |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Rex |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4566 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 1930 mm |
