1958 Porsche 356 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1958 Porsche 356 is newer by 7 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 1090 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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 Porsche 356 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 356 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3050 mm |