1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster 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 678 kg more than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
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.
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1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Triumph |
Model | Silver Dawn | Roadster |
Year Released | 1951 | 1948 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4255 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2550 mm |