2004 Bentley Continental vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Camry. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 950 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry, 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 668 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Camry. (207 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Camry |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
