1973 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 8 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 1140 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-2.
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 Mazda RX-2 | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
Model | RX-2 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3130 mm |