1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1963 Rover 2000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II 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 896 kg more than 1963 Rover 2000.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II has automatic transmission and 1963 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1963 Rover 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rover |
| Model | Silver Cloud II | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2108 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 54 L |
