1979 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1979 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 581 kg more than 1979 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1979 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1979 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1979 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Land Rover Serie III | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Serie III | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3130 mm |