1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

To start off, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
Make Jeep Rolls-Royce
Model Grand Cherokee Silver Dawn
Year Released 1999 1952
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 4566 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 218 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1810 kg 1860 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 5170 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 3050 mm


 

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