1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 21 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 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 260 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412.
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:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Bristol | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 412 | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3130 mm |