1959 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1156 kg more than 1959 Morgan Plus 4.
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. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1959 Morgan Plus 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morgan Plus 4 | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Morgan | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Plus 4 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |