1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 21 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1120 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Seraph | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2640 mm |
