1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II vs. 2003 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2003 Pagani Zonda is newer by 44 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 7,010 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Pagani Zonda 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 858 kg more than 2003 Pagani Zonda.
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 2003 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2003 Pagani Zonda 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.
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1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | 2003 Pagani Zonda | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Pagani |
Model | Silver Cloud II | Zonda |
Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 7010 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 542 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2108 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2055 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1151 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |