1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 1288 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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:
| 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Cloud II | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2108 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |
