1986 BMW 735 vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche

To start off, both 1986 BMW 735 and 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 690 kg more than 1986 BMW 735.

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. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 735 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1986 BMW 735 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 735 Corniche
Year Released 1986 1986
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3430 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 220 HP 0 HP
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 104.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 2280 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5200 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3030 mm