1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 864 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Delta.
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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1978 Daihatsu Delta has manual transmission. 1978 Daihatsu Delta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Daihatsu | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Delta | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3130 mm |