1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 800 kg more than 1954 Sunbeam Alpine.
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. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1954 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Sunbeam |
| Model | Silver Cloud | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 2267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |
