1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 900 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore.
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. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Commodore | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3030 mm |
