1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 677 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Corona |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
