1995 BMW M5 vs. 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche

To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 555 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.

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. 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1995 BMW M5 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model M5 Corniche
Year Released 1995 1971
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3794 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 335 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 1725 kg 2280 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3030 mm