1977 Opel Ascona vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1977 Opel Ascona is newer by 26 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 880 kg more than 1977 Opel Ascona.
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:
1977 Opel Ascona | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Ascona | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1977 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3050 mm |