1984 Honda Civic vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Honda | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Civic | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 6229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 81 L |