1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1977 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Sprinter 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 323 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1585 kg more than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1977 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2340 mm |
