1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1989 Volvo 245
To start off, 1989 Volvo 245 is newer by 38 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.
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 | 1989 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
| Model | Silver Dawn | 245 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4255 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2660 mm |
