1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 512 kg more than 1989 Chevrolet Corvette.
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. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1989 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3130 mm |