1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1960 BMW Isetta
To start off, 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW Isetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW Isetta would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1790 kg more than 1960 BMW Isetta.
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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1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1960 BMW Isetta | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Silver Shadow | Isetta |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 13 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 85 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 1 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 2300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 1510 mm |