1964 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1964 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 98 kg more than 1964 Cadillac DeVille.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Cadillac DeVille | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | DeVille | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 81 L |
