1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
Model | GTA | Corniche |
Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3030 mm |