1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 925 kg more than 1973 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:
| 1953 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Dawn | Corona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 51 L |
