1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette 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 310 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
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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1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3050 mm |