1977 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 22 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 110 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.
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1977 De Tomaso Deauville | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | De Tomaso | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Deauville | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3050 mm |