1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 57 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 405 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Corvette.
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.
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1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Chevrolet |
Model | Silver Dawn | Corvette |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 430 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1247 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |