1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 456 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
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:
1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Pontiac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Firebird | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7462 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 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 | 1750 kg | 2206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 107 L |