1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 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 1010 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

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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1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make Alfa Romeo Rolls-Royce
Model Giulietta Silver Dawn
Year Released 1961 1955
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1288 cc 4255 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 76 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 820 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 108 L