1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 396 kg more than 1961 Bristol 407.
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:
1961 Bristol 407 | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Bristol | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 407 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 81 L |