1979 Maserati Khamsin vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1979 Maserati Khamsin is newer by 24 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 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Maserati Khamsin 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 150 kg more than 1979 Maserati Khamsin.
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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1979 Maserati Khamsin | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Maserati | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Khamsin | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Size | 4899 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3050 mm |