1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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 20 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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.
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1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Silver Shadow | 6 series |
Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 70 L |