1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1040 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. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Wraith | Carina |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4255 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2510 mm |
