2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 49 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 4,566 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 360 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
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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2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | C | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 108 L |