2000 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 45 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz E 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 421 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz E.
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. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Mercedes-Benz E | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | E | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 349 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 252 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 108 L |