1988 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 223 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Grand Safari.
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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1988 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Grand Safari | Silver Cloud II |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5031 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3130 mm |