2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 51 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 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 408 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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 CLK | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | CLK | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 108 L |