1988 Alpine V6 vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 1988 Alpine V6 is newer by 37 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 650 kg more than 1988 Alpine V6.

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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1988 Alpine V6 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make Alpine Rolls-Royce
Model V6 Silver Dawn
Year Released 1988 1951
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 4255 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1180 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 3050 mm