1972 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1972 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 18 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 4,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Ghibli 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 425 kg more than 1972 Maserati Ghibli.
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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1972 Maserati Ghibli | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Maserati | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Ghibli | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 4929 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3050 mm |