1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche

To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. (324 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche.

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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (542 Nm). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin V8. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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