1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 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 673 kg more than 2013 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Silver Shadow | S |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 423 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2748 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3035 mm |