2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 58 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 39 kg more than 1950 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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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | CLK | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2008 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 474 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1836 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 108 L |