1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 46 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 590 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. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Continental | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 108 L |
