1956 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 201 kg more than 1956 Cadillac Eldorado.
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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1956 Cadillac Eldorado | 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Eldorado | Corniche |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3030 mm |