1979 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 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 625 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz S.
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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1979 Mercedes-Benz S | 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
Model | S | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2746 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 107 L |