1980 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1980 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 460 kg more than 1980 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1980 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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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1980 Land Rover Serie III | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Serie III | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3050 mm |