1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 1255 kg more than 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1975 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Vauxhall |
Model | Silver Shadow | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2530 mm |