1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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 494 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz E.
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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1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Silver Shadow | E |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 298 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4698 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2015 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2760 mm |