1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,566 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 360 kg more than 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Silver Dawn | 6C |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1939 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4566 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 77 L |
