2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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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2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Vanquish | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 107 L |