2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 485 kg more than 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.
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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2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1964 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 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 | 2585 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |