1976 Holden Sunbird 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 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 1160 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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. 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Sunbird has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Sunbird | Corniche |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |