1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 805 kg more than 1982 Toyota Celica.
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. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Cloud | Celica |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2620 mm |
