1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 7,442 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 303 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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.
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1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Monte Carlo | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7442 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3070 mm |