1976 Plymouth Volare vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

To start off, both 1976 Plymouth Volare and 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 689 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Volare.

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 Plymouth Volare 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Make Plymouth Rolls-Royce
Model Volare Silver Shadow
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3687 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 108 HP 0 HP
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 104.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 117.5 mm 99.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 2154 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3060 mm


 

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