1975 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 346 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB.
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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1975 Ferrari 512 BB | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 512 BB | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1975 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4566 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3050 mm |