1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, both 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 and 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 565 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 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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1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 220 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 4885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 108 L |