1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Rover P4 is newer by 4 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 4,255 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 358 kg more than 1959 Rover P4.
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 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rover |
Model | Silver Dawn | P4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4255 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 52 L |