1998 BMW Pickster vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW Pickster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW Pickster would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Pickster has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Pickster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Pickster | Corniche |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 324 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2060 mm |