1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 643 kg more than 1968 Cadillac DeVille.
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:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | DeVille | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7732 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 2748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 107 L |