1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 18 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 64 kg more than 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Riviera | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 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 | 1900 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |