1987 Nissan Cedric vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1987 Nissan Cedric is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1987 Nissan Cedric.
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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Cedric has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Cedric will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Nissan Cedric | 1980 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Nissan | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Cedric | Corniche |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |