1962 Lotus Seven vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1962 Lotus Seven is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1366 kg more than 1962 Lotus Seven.
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:
1962 Lotus Seven | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Seven | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1962 | 1950 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 108 L |