1972 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Vega.
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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1972 Chevrolet Vega | 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Vega | Corniche |
Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3030 mm |