1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (325 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1880 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 649 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1978 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corniche | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
