1996 Pontiac Sunfire vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 45 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 654 kg more than 1996 Pontiac Sunfire.
Because 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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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1996 Pontiac Sunfire | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Sunfire | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3050 mm |