1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 18 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 6,749 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 166 kg more than 1998 Tata Safari.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 1998 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 1998 Tata Safari 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 | 1998 Tata Safari | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Tata |
Model | Silver Shadow | Safari |
Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2206 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |