1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 40 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 24 kg more than 1953 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.

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1993 Chevrolet Caprice 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make Chevrolet Rolls-Royce
Model Caprice Silver Dawn
Year Released 1993 1953
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4312 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1854 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 5490 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3060 mm


 

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