1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino 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 806 kg more than 1966 Fiat Dino.
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:
1966 Fiat Dino | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Fiat | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Dino | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3040 mm |