1959 Opel P 1200 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1959 Opel P 1200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 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 Opel P 1200 | 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
Model | P 1200 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |