1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 864 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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:
1950 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
Model | Silver Dawn | Corona |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 61 L |