1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1316 kg more than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Corniche |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3030 mm |