1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II vs. 2006 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2006 TVR Tuscan is newer by 47 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 878 kg more than 2006 TVR Tuscan.
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 2006 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 2006 TVR Tuscan 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 | 2006 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | TVR |
Model | Silver Cloud II | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |