1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1985 Seat Malaga
To start off, 1985 Seat Malaga is newer by 30 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 891 kg more than 1985 Seat Malaga.
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, 1985 Seat Malaga, 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 | 1985 Seat Malaga | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Seat |
Model | Silver Dawn | Malaga |
Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Top Speed | 139 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2450 mm |