1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 367 kg more than 1961 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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1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 600 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6332 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 81 L |