1973 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 235 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. 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 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Bentley |
| Model | Toronado | Continental |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7446 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 90 L |
