1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1971 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 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 1006 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 1600.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1971 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
Model | Silver Cloud | 1600 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 40 L |