1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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 963 kg more than 1983 Volvo 740.
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 1983 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1983 Volvo 740 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
| Model | Silver Shadow | 740 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 60 L |
