From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Weight comparison of components and complete cars between a 25 HP Rolls-Royce and a 25 HP Chrysler.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 125\2\ scan0072 | |
| Date | 24th January 1930 guessed | |
| WEIGHT COMPARISON - CHRYSLER & 25 HP. (17-G4) Amount 25 HP. R.R. is heavier or lighter than the Chrysler (Lbs). Weight in Lbs. Chrysler 25 HP. + 91 | Complete car, fitted up with everything; one spare wheel. | 3647 | 3738 +180 | Chassis weight which in each case does not include dashboard and fittings, but fitted up with everything and one spare wheel. | 2416 | 2596 - 98 | Body weight including wings, running boards, etc, instrument board and fittings, dashboard and fittings but not tools and spares. | 1191 | 1093 + 27 | Tools and spares | 22 | 49 N.B. There is an unexplained discrepancy of 18 lbs. above the Chrysler weights, the sum of the last three items is 18 lbs. less than the car when weighed as a whole. Possibly body bolts etc, which have been overlooked. THE WEIGHTS OF THE VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:- Lbs Chrysler 25 HP. | Front axle complete with wheels and steering connections. | 266 | 266 - 14 | Front road springs (2) | 66.5 | 52.5 + 60 | Rear axle complete with road wheels | 343 | 403 + 23 | Rear road springs (2) | 87 | 110 -117 | Engine and gearbox unit which includes the servo in the case of the 25 HP. R.R. and transmission brake in the case of the Chrysler. | 795 | 678 + 6.4 | Propeller shaft. | 18.5 | 24.9 | ||