1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Giulia | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 81 L |
