1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 870 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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. 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Corniche | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2757 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
