1964 Abarth OT vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth OT would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1364 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth OT | 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
Model | OT | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 107 L |