1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1527 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Spirit | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2382 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2340 mm |
