1967 AC 428 vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1967 AC 428 is newer by 14 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC 428 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 347 kg more than 1967 AC 428.
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:
1967 AC 428 | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | AC | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 428 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7010 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 108 L |