1978 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet El Camino 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.
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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1978 Chevrolet El Camino | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | El Camino | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3130 mm |