1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 875 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
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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1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Mazda |
Model | Corniche | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 212 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1411 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |