1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud

To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 22 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 930 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.

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. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 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:

1985 Alfa Romeo 90 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Make Alfa Romeo Rolls-Royce
Model 90 Silver Cloud
Year Released 1985 1963
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2492 cc 6229 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 0 HP
Top Speed 203 km/hour 187 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 2100 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 5380 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 3130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 81 L


 

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