1959 Renault Floride vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 1959 Renault Floride is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride.

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:

1959 Renault Floride 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make Renault Rolls-Royce
Model Floride Silver Dawn
Year Released 1959 1953
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 845 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 760 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2270 mm 3060 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 29 L 108 L


 

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