1959 Cadillac Seville vs. 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 80 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Seville.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Seville | 1973 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Seville | Corniche |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3030 mm |