1947 Oldsmobile 66 vs. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 324 kg more than 1947 Oldsmobile 66.
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. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1947 Oldsmobile 66 has manual transmission. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 66 | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3903 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |
