1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 549 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
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:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | LeSabre | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 107 L |