1978 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, both 1978 Nissan Bluebird and 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1161 kg more than 1978 Nissan Bluebird.
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. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Nissan Bluebird | 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Nissan | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Bluebird | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3050 mm |