1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 158 kg more than 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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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1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Lagonda | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 2154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3060 mm |