1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino 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 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 537 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Dino | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 108 L |
