1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1976 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Azure | Corona |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2590 mm |