1978 Buick Electra vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, both 1978 Buick Electra and 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 495 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra.
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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1978 Buick Electra | 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Electra | Corniche |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |