1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, both 1955 Abarth 208 and 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 996 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208.
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:
| 1955 Abarth 208 | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 208 | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 0 HP |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 108 L |
