1968 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1622 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Corona | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Toyota | Bentley |
Model | Corona | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |