1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 180 kg more than 1966 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.
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1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Cloud | Corniche |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |