1967 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 16 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 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 260 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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:
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Chevelle | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6478 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |