1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe.
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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth Coupe | 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Coupe | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3030 mm |
