1964 Honda S600 vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1964 Honda S600 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 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 1220 kg more than 1964 Honda S600.
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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1964 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1964 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S600 | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | S600 | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 108 L |
