1949 Jensen 4-Litre 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 Jensen 4-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jensen 4-Litre 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 480 kg more than 1949 Jensen 4-Litre.
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. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1949 Jensen 4-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 Jensen 4-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Jensen 4-Litre | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Jensen | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 4-Litre | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 81 L |