1960 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 724 kg more than 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Bel Air | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 81 L |