1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom

To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1630 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Toyota Corona 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Make Toyota Rolls-Royce
Model Corona Phantom
Year Released 1975 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 6700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 84 HP 453 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5350 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 719 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 2630 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 5834 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1989 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1638 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 3571 mm


 

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