1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1961 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1117 kg more than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Sunbeam |
Model | Silver Cloud | Alpine |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 80 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2112 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 40 L |