1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 747 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
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. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1961 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | DB4 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 81 L |