1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 570 kg more than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette.
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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1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 108 L |