1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1176 kg more than 1975 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:
| 1978 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Shadow | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2206 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |
