1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 34 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 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 530 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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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1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 190 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |