1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 37 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 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 406 kg more than 1989 Dodge Viper.
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:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Viper | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 108 L |
