1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 15 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.

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. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Bentley Continental 1980 Toyota Carina
Make Bentley Toyota
Model Continental Carina
Year Released 1995 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 381 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2510 mm


 

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