1995 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1995 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 40 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 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bristol Blenheim 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 121 kg more than 1995 Bristol Blenheim.
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. 1995 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bristol Blenheim | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Bristol | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Blenheim | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3050 mm |
