1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 27 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 130 kg more than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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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1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | V8 Vantage | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 108 L |