1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 42 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), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 610 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. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur 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. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| 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 | 301 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| 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 | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 108 L |
