1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 14 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 1141 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider 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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1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Spider | Corniche |
Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 124 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 | 1145 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |