1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1971 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 301 kg more than 1971 Jaguar E-Type.
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:
1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | E-Type | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 108 L |