1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, both 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight and 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 342 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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.
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1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Corniche |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3030 mm |