1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 865 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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:
| 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Carina |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4255 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
