1985 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 390 kg more than 1952 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. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bentley Mulsanne | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Mulsanne | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4566 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 | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3050 mm |
