1976 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 11 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. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 6 kg more than 1965 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:
| 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Bonneville | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2106 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3130 mm |
