1949 Cadillac 62 vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 350 kg more than 1949 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.
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1949 Cadillac 62 | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 62 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5425 cc | 6229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3130 mm |