1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1951 Austin A 70 is newer by 2 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 550 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70.
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:
1951 Austin A 70 | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | A 70 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1951 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 108 L |