1969 Buick GS vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 16 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 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS 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 230 kg more than 1969 Buick GS.
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:
1969 Buick GS | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | GS | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1969 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |