1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 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 925 kg more than 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S.
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. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S has manual transmission. 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 2003 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Koenigsegg |
Model | Silver Cloud | CC8S |
Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 655 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 389 km/hour |
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 | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4191 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1989 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1069 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2659 mm |