1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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. 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1985 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 1600 | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 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 | 960 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3030 mm |
