1950 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TB 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TB 14 would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 315 kg more than 1950 Alvis TB 14.
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:
1950 Alvis TB 14 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Alvis | Rolls-Royce |
Model | TB 14 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 108 L |