1970 Audi 100 vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

To start off, 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1153 kg more than 1970 Audi 100.

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. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1970 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1970 Audi 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1970 Audi 100 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Make Audi Rolls-Royce
Model 100 Silver Shadow
Year Released 1970 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1871 cc 6748 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 109 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1082 kg 2235 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 107 L