1971 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1971 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 7,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 13 kg more than 1971 Cadillac DeVille.
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:
1971 Cadillac DeVille | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | DeVille | Silver Cloud II |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7733 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2095 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3130 mm |