1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. 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 285 kg more than 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud.
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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1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Shadow | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 108 L |