1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alpine A 106 | 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Alpine | Rolls-Royce |
Model | A 106 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 81 L |