1978 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1978 Mazda RX-7 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 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 770 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-7.
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 Mazda RX-7 | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
Model | RX-7 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1978 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 108 L |