1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (325 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 2165 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 850 | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 100 L |
