1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 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 1823 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200.
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 1957 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 1200 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:
1957 Fiat 1200 | 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Fiat | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 1200 | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 107 L |