2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1664 kg more than 2002 Caterham Superlight R.
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. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 2002 Caterham Superlight R has manual transmission. 2002 Caterham Superlight R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Caterham | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Superlight R | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 2154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3060 mm |