1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 746 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Corvette.
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.
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1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Corniche |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1500 mm |