1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C 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 450 kg more than 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1938 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Silver Cloud | 6C |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1938 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4885 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 77 L |
