1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 45 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 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC weights approximately 730 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Silver Cloud | CLC |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |
