2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1679 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 791 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Starlet. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Starlet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Starlet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| 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 | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
