1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 10 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 991 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza.
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 1972 Vauxhall Firenza has manual transmission. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza 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 | 1972 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Vauxhall |
Model | Silver Cloud | Firenza |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 2277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |