1955 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1955 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher.
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 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Phantom | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 3050 mm |