2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. (324 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2008 Maserati Coupe.
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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Coupe. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Coupe. 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati Coupe 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:
| 2008 Maserati Coupe | 2001 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Maserati | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Coupe | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |
