1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1841 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500.
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. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 500 | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 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 | 445 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3030 mm |
