1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 50 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 720 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silver Cloud | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |
