1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 11 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 960 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia.
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:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Lancia | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Appia | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 108 L |
