1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Giulietta | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3030 mm |
