1973 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 900 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-2.
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 Mazda RX-2 | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
Model | RX-2 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1973 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3050 mm |