1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1960 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 790 kg more than 1960 Volvo P 1800.
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 | 1960 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
Model | Silver Dawn | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 45 L |