2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 56 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 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 260 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4280 cc | 4256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 379 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 108 L |
