1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Cutlass | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1977 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5798 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3050 mm |