2000 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 54 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL.
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:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | CL | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 0 HP |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 81 L |
