1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Century would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 475 kg more than 1978 Toyota Century.
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:
1982 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
Model | Corniche | Century |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |