1953 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C 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 700 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C 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:
| 1953 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 6C | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
