1980 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 625 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Malibu.
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 Malibu | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Malibu | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3130 mm |