1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1695 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750.
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. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 750 | Corniche |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 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 | 585 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |