2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 27 kg more than 2012 Nissan NV.
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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche (739 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Nissan |
| Model | Corniche | NV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 739 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2735 kg | 2708 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 106 L |
