1977 Pontiac Lemans vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1977 Pontiac Lemans is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Lemans is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 470 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Lemans.
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:
1977 Pontiac Lemans | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Lemans | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3130 mm |