1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 2009 Saleen S7
To start off, 2009 Saleen S7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 903 kg more than 2009 Saleen S7.
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.
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1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 2009 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Saleen |
Model | Silver Shadow | S7 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 750 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2692 mm |