1969 Alpine A vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 1969 Alpine A is newer by 18 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 1130 kg more than 1969 Alpine A.

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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1969 Alpine A 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make Alpine Rolls-Royce
Model A Silver Dawn
Year Released 1969 1951
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 1565 cc 4566 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 82 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 730 kg 1860 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2110 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 108 L