1973 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1973 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 18 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 405 kg more than 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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:
1973 Cadillac DeVille | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | DeVille | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3050 mm |