1978 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has automatic transmission and 1978 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1978 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Corvette | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corvette | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 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 Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3060 mm |
