1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (56 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1586 kg more than 1974 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 791 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
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 | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |