1963 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1963 Cadillac 62 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II.
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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1963 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 62 | Silver Cloud II |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 81 L |