1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 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 140 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412.
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. 1978 Bristol 412 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. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Bristol | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 412 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3050 mm |