1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 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 1654 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
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 1965 Toyota Sport 800 has manual transmission. 1965 Toyota Sport 800 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Shadow | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 30 L |
