1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1970 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 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 1090 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1970 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Sunbeam |
| Model | Silver Cloud | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
