2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage 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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2009 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Arnage | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 107 L |