2005 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 55 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 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 233 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Lumina.

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.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Lumina 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make Chevrolet Rolls-Royce
Model Lumina Silver Dawn
Year Released 2005 1950
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 4257 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 196 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1603 kg 1836 kg
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 108 L


 

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