1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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 130 kg more than 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith.
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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1977 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corniche | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3230 mm |