1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2006 Subaru Impreza is newer by 55 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 227 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza.

Because 2006 Subaru Impreza 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza 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. 2006 Subaru Impreza 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. 2006 Subaru Impreza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 2006 Subaru Impreza
Make Rolls-Royce Subaru
Model Silver Dawn Impreza
Year Released 1951 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4566 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 158 HP
Top Speed 139 km/hour 205 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 60 L