1949 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 2213 kg more than 1949 Fiat 500.
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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1949 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1949 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Fiat 500 | 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Fiat | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 500 | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 2748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 107 L |
