1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 118 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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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1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | V8 Vantage | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 81 L |