2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1999 Toyota Crown.
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. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1999 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
