1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 42 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 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 554 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1570 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.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 705 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Toyota | Bentley |
| Model | Corolla | Continental |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |
