1979 Bentley T vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Bentley T is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bentley T weights approximately 985 kg more than 1956 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. 1979 Bentley T has automatic transmission and 1956 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1956 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bentley T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bentley T | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | T | Crown |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2540 mm |
