1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 995 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405.
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. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1956 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1956 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Bristol | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 405 | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 107 L |
