1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1952 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1952 Triumph Mayflower.
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:
| 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1952 Triumph Mayflower | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Triumph |
| Model | Silver Cloud | Mayflower |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 1247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 101 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |
