1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette.
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. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1984 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1984 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Vauxhall |
Model | Corniche | Chevette |
Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2400 mm |