1949 Austin A 70 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 70 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 838 kg more than 1949 Austin A 70.
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 1949 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin A 70 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:
| 1949 Austin A 70 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
| Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | A 70 | Silver Cloud II |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
