1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 33 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 742 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z 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 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Nissan |
Model | Silver Shadow | Z |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 327 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11:01:00 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 72 L |