1981 Maserati Merak vs. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 936 kg more than 1981 Maserati Merak.
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. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1981 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1981 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Maserati Merak | 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Maserati | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Merak | Corniche |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |