2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1766 kg more than 1983 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Corniche | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 324 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2736 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
