1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio 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 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio.
Because 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Rio | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Kia |
Model | Silver Cloud | Rio |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6229 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |