1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1977 Chrysler 1609
To start off, both 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and 1977 Chrysler 1609 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1145 kg more than 1977 Chrysler 1609.
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:
| 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1977 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Chrysler |
| Model | Silver Shadow | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
