2003 McLaren F1 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2003 McLaren F1 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 666 kg more than 2003 McLaren F1.
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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2003 McLaren F1 | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | McLaren | Rolls-Royce |
Model | F1 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2003 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6062 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3050 mm |