2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1971 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, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
Model | Phantom | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2495 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |