1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 14 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 143 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne.
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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Biscayne | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1807 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 108 L |