1965 Abarth OT vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 15 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 1156 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.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Abarth OT 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make Abarth Rolls-Royce
Model OT Silver Dawn
Year Released 1965 1950
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 981 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 64 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 1836 kg
Vehicle Length 3790 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2030 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 108 L


 

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