1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1249 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Giulietta | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 2206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 107 L |