1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 19 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 465 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont.
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 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Holden |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4255 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2830 mm |
