2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona 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 370 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corona. 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 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
| Model | Phantom | Corona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6090 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2510 mm |
