1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 50 kg more than 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Cloud | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6229 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 107 L |