1975 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 41 kg more than 1962 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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1975 Chevrolet Caprice | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Caprice | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2022 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3130 mm |