1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Because 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Spirit | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
