1971 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Vega 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 4,255 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 825 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Vega.
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. 1971 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Chevrolet Vega | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Vega | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 108 L |