1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1246 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 1600 | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3050 mm |