1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1984 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1984 GMC Jimmy is newer by 21 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. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 705 kg more than 1984 GMC Jimmy.
Because 1984 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 GMC Jimmy 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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1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1984 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | GMC |
Model | Silver Cloud | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6229 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |