1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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 521 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 1968 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corvette | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 81 L |
