1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1965 Sunbeam Tiger
To start off, 1965 Sunbeam Tiger is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,261 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Sunbeam Tiger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 696 kg more than 1965 Sunbeam Tiger.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1965 Sunbeam Tiger | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Sunbeam |
Model | Silver Dawn | Tiger |
Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 4261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 27 L |