1944 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 608 kg more than 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II has automatic transmission and 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 6C | Silver Cloud II |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 81 L |
