1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. 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. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 26 kg more than 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Cloud II | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2108 kg | 2134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 81 L |