1953 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,885 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 860 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 342 America.
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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 342 America has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 342 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Ferrari 342 America | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 342 America | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 108 L |