1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 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.
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1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Eldorado | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8187 cc | 6229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 81 L |