2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 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), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 244 kg more than 1980 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:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Continental | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 107 L |
