1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 34 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 295 kg more than 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Turbo | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 81 L |
