1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 20 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. Both 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 501 kg more than 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.
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.
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1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Shadow | Corniche |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 324 HP |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 2736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3070 mm |