2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
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2005 Bentley Continental GT | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental GT | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |