1955 Plymouth Belvedere vs. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Plymouth Belvedere would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 560 kg more than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Plymouth Belvedere | 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Belvedere | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3960 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3130 mm |
