1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 198 kg more than 1949 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:
| 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Lagonda | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 108 L |
