2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 43 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. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 288 kg more than 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Continental GT | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6230 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |