1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

To start off, both 1962 Cadillac 62 and 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.

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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1962 Cadillac 62 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Make Cadillac Rolls-Royce
Model 62 Silver Cloud
Year Released 1962 1962
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6388 cc 6223 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 0 HP
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 104.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 91.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2055 kg 1981 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 5380 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 3130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 81 L