1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
Model | Phantom | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 2510 mm |