1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1969 Holden Monaro 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro 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 465 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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:
1969 Holden Monaro | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Monaro | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |