1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 860 kg more than 1975 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:

1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Rolls-Royce Toyota
Model Silver Dawn Corona
Year Released 1951 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4566 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 84 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2510 mm


 

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