1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 16 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera 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 448 kg more than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera.
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.
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1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | De Tomaso | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Pantera | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3050 mm |