1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 is newer by 7 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.
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:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Alpine | Rolls-Royce |
Model | A 106 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 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 Length | 3700 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 108 L |