1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1979 Volkswagen Derby
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen Derby is newer by 24 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 1166 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Derby.
Because 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Volkswagen Derby, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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.
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1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1979 Volkswagen Derby | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
Model | Silver Dawn | Derby |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2340 mm |