Rolls-Royce Corniche (1971 – 1996) vs Maserati Quattroporte (1974 – 1978): specs compared
The Rolls-Royce Corniche is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 190 hp. The Maserati Quattroporte is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.0 s. The Rolls-Royce Corniche has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 201 km/h. The Maserati Quattroporte is the lighter car, from 1,732 kg against 2,430 kg. The Rolls-Royce Corniche dates from 1971 – 1996, the Maserati Quattroporte from 1974 – 1978.
| Specification |
Rolls-Royce
Corniche
1971 – 1996
|
Maserati
Quattroporte
1974 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Documented years | 1971 – 1996 | 1974 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 218 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 s | 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,197 mm | 5,199 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,519 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,061 mm | 3,071 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,430 kg | 1,732 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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