2009 Alpina B7 vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 2009 Alpina B7 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B7 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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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2009 Alpina B7 | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Alpina | Rolls-Royce |
Model | B7 | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 108 L |