1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 51 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 1141 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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 | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Smart |
Model | Silver Cloud | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 33 L |