1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 7 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 1150 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 1972 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT 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:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
Model | GT | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |