1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 48 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 485 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 | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Bentley |
Model | Silver Cloud | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6229 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 505 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1521 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3266 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 96 L |