1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, both 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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 Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 74 kg more than 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.
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:
| 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Corniche | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 2206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
