1976 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1976 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 21 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 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 766 kg more than 1976 Chrysler 1609.
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 Chrysler 1609 | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Chrysler | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 1609 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |