1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Fleetwood | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Fleetwood | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 107 L |
