1978 Holden Sunbird vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1978 Holden Sunbird.
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. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1978 Holden Sunbird has manual transmission. 1978 Holden Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Sunbird | 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Sunbird | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |
