1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 14 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 4,255 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 615 kg more than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett.
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 | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
Model | Silver Dawn | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4255 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 45 L |