1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith vs. 1982 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1982 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1047 kg more than 1982 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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 1982 Toyota Crown
Make Rolls-Royce Toyota
Model Silver Wraith Crown
Year Released 1980 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6749 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 102 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 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2385 kg 1338 kg
Vehicle Length 5310 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2700 mm


 

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