1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2002 Honda Civic

To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 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 860 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.

Because 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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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1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 2002 Honda Civic
Make Rolls-Royce Honda
Model Silver Cloud Civic
Year Released 1957 2002
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4885 cc 1589 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 50 L