1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1967 Fiat 124 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1071 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124.
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. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Fiat | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 124 | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 81 L |
