1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. 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 420 kg more than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corniche | Phantom |
Year Released | 1978 | 1950 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5673 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3690 mm |