1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II vs. 1963 Triumph Dove GTR4
To start off, 1963 Triumph Dove GTR4 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 1093 kg more than 1963 Triumph Dove GTR4.
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 | 1963 Triumph Dove GTR4 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Triumph |
Model | Silver Cloud II | Dove GTR4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2108 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 29 L |