2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 51 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 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 584 kg more than 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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. 2006 Bentley Continental 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. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Continental | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4566 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 108 L |