1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 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 61 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1320 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Wraith | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 46 L |
