1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1958 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1958 Simca Aronde is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. 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 960 kg more than 1958 Simca Aronde.
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 | 1958 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Simca |
Model | Silver Dawn | Aronde |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 42 L |