1980 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, both 1980 Chevrolet Monza and 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 975 kg more than 1980 Chevrolet Monza.
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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1980 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1980 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Monza | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Monza | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2473 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3060 mm |
