2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 755 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 2206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 107 L |