1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and 1980 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,749 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 1391 kg more than 1980 Triumph Spitfire.
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 1980 Triumph Spitfire has manual transmission. 1980 Triumph Spitfire 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 | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Triumph |
| Model | Silver Shadow | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2206 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 33 L |
