1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 2002 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2002 Subaru Forester is newer by 51 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 445 kg more than 2002 Subaru Forester.

Because 2002 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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. 2002 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 2002 Subaru Forester
Make Rolls-Royce Subaru
Model Silver Dawn Forester
Year Released 1951 2002
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4255 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 124 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2530 mm