1980 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 525 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1489 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Carina | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Toyota | Bentley |
| Model | Carina | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
