1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1967 Volvo 120
To start off, 1967 Volvo 120 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 816 kg more than 1967 Volvo 120.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
| Model | Silver Dawn | 120 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 45 L |
