1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1973 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 752 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Corona |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |
