1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux

To start off, 1984 Toyota Hilux is newer by 33 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 725 kg more than 1984 Toyota Hilux.

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 1984 Toyota Hilux
Make Rolls-Royce Toyota
Model Silver Dawn Hilux
Year Released 1951 1984
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4255 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 0 HP
Engine Compression Ratio 6.8:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1105 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 65 L


 

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