1976 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 395 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Estate | Corniche |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |