1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 427 kg more than 1996 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.
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1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 108 L |