1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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 474 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Aston Martin |
Model | Silver Shadow | Vantage |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4385 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2022 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1241 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 80 L |