1971 Opel Rekord vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 804 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord.
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 Opel Rekord | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Rekord | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3060 mm |