1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 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 135 kg more than 1963 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 | 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Shadow | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
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 | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 81 L |