1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 720 kg more than 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.
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.
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1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Cloud | Phantom |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 454 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 100 L |