1965 Abarth OT vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT.
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. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | OT | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 4256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 108 L |
