1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 576 kg more than 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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. 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
Model | Corniche | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |