1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1982 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1982 Nissan Pulsar is newer by 28 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 995 kg more than 1982 Nissan Pulsar.
Because 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Pulsar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1982 Nissan Pulsar 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. 1982 Nissan Pulsar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1982 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Nissan |
Model | Silver Dawn | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2420 mm |