1969 Honda S800 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1969 Honda S800 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1969 Honda S800.
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 Honda S800 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | S800 | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 108 L |
