1980 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine.
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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1980 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 6229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |