1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, both 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 and 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 965 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 3000 | Silver Cloud II |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2911 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 2108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 81 L |
