2003 Lexus IS vs. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 2003 Lexus IS is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 560 kg more than 2003 Lexus IS.
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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2003 Lexus IS | 1966 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Lexus | Rolls-Royce |
Model | IS | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 81 L |