2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 6,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 665 kg more than 1951 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Phantom | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2495 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 108 L |