2005 BMW 745 vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 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), 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 225 kg more than 2005 BMW 745.
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 BMW 745 | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 745 | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2235 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 107 L |