1972 Maserati Merak vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1972 Maserati Merak is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 4,885 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 630 kg more than 1972 Maserati Merak.
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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Maserati Merak | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Maserati | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Merak | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Size | 2965 cc | 4885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3130 mm |