1955 Lincoln Premiere vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1955 Lincoln Premiere is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Lincoln Premiere is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Lincoln Premiere weights approximately 42 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lincoln Premiere | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Lincoln | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Premiere | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3050 mm |
