1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1958 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1134 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. 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. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Wraith | Corona |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |
