1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 2008 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 BMW 645 is newer by 28 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 391 kg more than 2008 BMW 645.
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 | 2008 BMW 645 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Silver Shadow | 645 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 328 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 250 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 | 2206 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 70 L |