1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1988 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 1988 Suzuki Samurai is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1178 kg more than 1988 Suzuki Samurai.
Because 1988 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Samurai 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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1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1988 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Suzuki |
Model | Silver Cloud | Samurai |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2108 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2490 mm |