2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1705 kg more than 1971 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, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (721 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom 1971 Toyota Corolla
Make Rolls-Royce Toyota
Model Phantom Corolla
Year Released 2003 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6749 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 454 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 5350 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 721 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.6 mm 66 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 2485 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 6090 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 3580 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 46 L


 

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