1946 Peugeot 202 vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1044 kg more than 1946 Peugeot 202.
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. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has automatic transmission and 1946 Peugeot 202 has manual transmission. 1946 Peugeot 202 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Peugeot 202 | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 202 | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1133 cc | 4256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3060 mm |
