1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora

To start off, both 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and 1980 Talbot Tagora 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 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 890 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.

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 Silver Shadow 1980 Talbot Tagora
Make Rolls-Royce Talbot
Model Silver Shadow Tagora
Year Released 1980 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2664 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 163 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 1345 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3060 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 107 L 70 L


 

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