2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 52 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 84 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.
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2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Vanquish | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 333 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 108 L |