1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 20 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 145 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
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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1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Impala | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3050 mm |