1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche and 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1190 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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. 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Corniche | Corona |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
