1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre.
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:
| 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rover |
| Model | Silver Shadow | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2748 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2820 mm |
