1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 270 kg more than 1955 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Dawn | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1955 | 1949 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4255 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 81 L |