1967 Pontiac GTO vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1967 Pontiac GTO is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 460 kg more than 1967 Pontiac GTO.
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 Pontiac GTO | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | GTO | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6375 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 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 | 1400 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3050 mm |
