1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (302 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1354 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Spur | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 60 L |
