1997 Lexus LS vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1997 Lexus LS 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 6,229 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 285 kg more than 1997 Lexus LS.
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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1997 Lexus LS | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Lexus | Rolls-Royce |
Model | LS | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 6229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 81 L |