1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1308 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Corvette.
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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Chevrolet |
Model | Silver Shadow | Corvette |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 505 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2748 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1237 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 68 L |