1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1955 AC 2-Litre is newer by 1 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 540 kg more than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
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 AC 2-Litre | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | AC | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 2-Litre | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 108 L |