1986 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche

To start off, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 820 kg more than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX.

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. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan 300 ZX has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1986 Nissan 300 ZX 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Make Nissan Rolls-Royce
Model 300 ZX Corniche
Year Released 1986 1982
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2960 cc 6748 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 171 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 2280 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 3030 mm