1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk
To start off, 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk 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 531 kg more than 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk.
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. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk has manual transmission. 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Studebaker |
Model | Silver Cloud | Sky Hawk |
Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 4735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2980 mm |