1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 457 kg more than 1952 Bentley R Type Continental.
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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1952 Bentley R Type Continental | 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | R Type Continental | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | 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 |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 81 L |