1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1974 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen 181 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 1335 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen 181.
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 1974 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1974 Volkswagen 181 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.
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1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1974 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
Model | Silver Shadow | 181 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 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 | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2410 mm |