1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Spur | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2430 mm |
