1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1979 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
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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1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Daihatsu | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Charmant | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3050 mm |