1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Fiat | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 1500 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 81 L |