2006 BMW M6 vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 26 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.
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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2006 BMW M6 | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | M6 | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 507 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 107 L |