2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (448 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown.
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, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Toyota |
Model | Phantom | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 448 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2700 mm |