1974 AMC Matador vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 23 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 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador 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 38 kg more than 1974 AMC Matador.
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. 1974 AMC Matador 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. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 AMC Matador | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | AMC | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Matador | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1974 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 108 L |