1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Alpine | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A 110 | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 4255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 108 L |
