1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 12 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.
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:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Firebird | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4091 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3130 mm |
