1969 Holden Brougham vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1969 Holden Brougham is newer by 19 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham 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 376 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham.
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 Holden Brougham | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Brougham | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1969 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |