2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 848 kg more than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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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2009 Land Rover Defender | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Defender | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 108 L |