1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1982 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Cressida 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 317 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1982 Toyota Cressida. 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 713 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1982 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Cressida |
Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |