1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, both 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and 1980 Volvo 66 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.
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 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 66 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 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
| Model | Silver Shadow | 66 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
