1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 92 kg more than 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Lagonda | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |