1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1971 Rover P6 is newer by 22 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 535 kg more than 1971 Rover P6.
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 1971 Rover P6 has manual transmission. 1971 Rover P6 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:
| 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1971 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rover |
| Model | Silver Dawn | P6 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4256 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2630 mm |
