1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. Both 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche and 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 6 kg more than 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche.
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 | 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corniche | Corniche |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |