1974 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1974 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
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 Daihatsu Charmant | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Daihatsu | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Charmant | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1974 | 1958 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1165 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3130 mm |