1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Lancia | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Appia | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 109 L |