2007 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 42 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 115 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz S.
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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2007 Mercedes-Benz S | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | S | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 383 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1985 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |