1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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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1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Spider | Corniche |
Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |