2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1113 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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 Cadillac Escalade | 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Escalade | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 107 L |