1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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 421 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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 | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Aston Martin |
| Model | Silver Shadow | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 97 L |
