1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. Both 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith and 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 108 kg more than 1983 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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1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Wraith | Corniche |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |