1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 30 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 558 kg more than 1949 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Silver Wraith | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4256 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 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3060 mm |
