2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental 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 343 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (78 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 728 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
