1985 Lotus Excel vs. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1109 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
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. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1985 Lotus Excel has manual transmission. 1985 Lotus Excel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lotus Excel | 1972 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Excel | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3030 mm |
