Head to head
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs Vauxhall Zafira
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is a classic 1950s-60s rolls-royce saloon car, hired mainly for weddings. The Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat mpv.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | Vauxhall Zafira | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 passengers plus chauffeur | 7 (Flex7 folding seat system) |
| Engine | 4.9-litre straight-six (155bhp on early cars) | - |
| Body style | Saloon | - |
| Production era | 1955-1966 | - |
Sources: Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, Vauxhall Zafira. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Silver Cloud if...
A classic Rolls-Royce saloon hired with a chauffeur for weddings and other formal occasions. Its imposing size and period looks are the main draw rather than outright performance, which is modest by modern standards.
Listed by
- D.H.CULLEN Car Hire Specialists - London
Buy or hire the Zafira if...
A compact seven-seat MPV built around Vauxhall's Flex7 folding rear seats, used by private hire and family-oriented rental fleets needing more than five seats without moving up to a full-size van.
Listed by
- Harper commercials and Trailers - Worthing, Angmering
- V.I.P. by Atlan Motors - Specialists in MPV's & Jeep Wrangler's - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and the Vauxhall Zafira?
The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is a classic 1950s-60s Rolls-Royce saloon car, hired mainly for weddings; the Vauxhall Zafira is a seven-seat MPV.
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