1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1248 kg more than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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.
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1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
Model | Silver Cloud | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2108 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 42 L |