1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, both 1974 Chevrolet Vega and 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
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:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Vega | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 107 L |
