1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 34 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 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 834 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS-V.
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 2013 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V 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 | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Cadillac |
Model | Silver Shadow | CTS-V |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 548 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2748 kg | 1914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1884 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1422 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 68 L |