2001 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2001 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Ferrari Maranello.
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. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ferrari Maranello | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Maranello | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2001 | 1949 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 108 L |