1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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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1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
Model | Silver Shadow | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 40 L |