2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 182 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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 SLR McLaren | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | SLR McLaren | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5438 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 617 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 108 L |