1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla 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 196 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Silver Seraph | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 75 L |
