1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 335 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Continental | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 91 L |
