1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 60 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.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 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. 2011 Audi A8 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. 2011 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 2011 Audi A8 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Audi |
Model | Silver Dawn | A8 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 4134 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 139 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5136 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2992 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 90 L |