1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. Both 1993 Bentley Brooklands and 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 286 kg more than 1971 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1971 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Brooklands | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 107 L |
