1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Bentley Turbo 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 Turbo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 645 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Turbo | Carina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |