1973 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1282 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Valiant.
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.
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1973 Chrysler Valiant | 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Chrysler | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Valiant | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3070 mm |