2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1268 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2640 mm |
