1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1244 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Giulietta | Silver Cloud II |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 81 L |