1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 46 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 730 kg more than 1964 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. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 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.
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1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Silver Cloud | SL |
Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 605 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |