1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 24 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 825 kg more than 1973 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.
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1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Vega | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1973 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 114.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 108 L |