1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1966 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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1959 Cadillac 62 | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 62 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 81 L |