1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 750 kg more than 1968 Holden Belmont.
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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1968 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1968 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Belmont | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3130 mm |