1978 Austin Marina vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1978 Austin Marina is newer by 2 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 1404 kg more than 1978 Austin Marina.
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. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1978 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1978 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Austin Marina | 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Austin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Marina | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
