1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche.
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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1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Silver Seraph | Corniche |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3030 mm |