1968 Opel Diplomat vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1968 Opel Diplomat is newer by 2 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. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 410 kg more than 1968 Opel Diplomat.
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:
1968 Opel Diplomat | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Diplomat | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 187 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 | 1690 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 81 L |