2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1979 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 660 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental T | Celica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2640 mm |
