1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1494 kg more than 1970 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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
Model | Silver Shadow | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2748 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 70 L |