1959 Lotus Seven 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 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1663 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven.
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 Lotus Seven | 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Seven | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 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 Weight | 445 kg | 2108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3070 mm |
