1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1960 Cadillac 62 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.
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:
| 1960 Cadillac 62 | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 62 | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 108 L |
