1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corolla 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 364 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corolla. 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 780 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2380 mm |