1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II vs. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 8 kg more than 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Silver Cloud II | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| 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 | 123 HP |
| 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 | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 81 L |
