1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 470 kg more than 1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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.
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1957 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Sapphire | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 114.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 108 L |