1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 881 kg more than 1955 Chevrolet Corvette.
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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1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Silver Cloud II |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4344 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 81 L |