1948 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Cadillac 62 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 238 kg more than 1948 Cadillac 62.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 62 | Silver Cloud II |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5674 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2108 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3130 mm |
