2009 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 85 kg more than 1963 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 Mercedes-Benz CL | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | CL | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5513 cc | 6229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2185 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |