1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1964 Toyota Publica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica.
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:
1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
Model | Silver Dawn | Publica |
Year Released | 1952 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4255 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |