1982 Austin Marina vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 4,885 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1068 kg more than 1982 Austin Marina.
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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1982 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1982 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Austin Marina | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Marina | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 4885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |