1958 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 6 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 4,566 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 1196 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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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1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Sprite | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1958 | 1952 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 664 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 108 L |