1963 Opel Rekord vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Rekord 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 1265 kg more than 1963 Opel Rekord.
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 Opel Rekord | 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Rekord | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1680 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3050 mm |