1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Celica |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |