2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1977 Toyota Crown. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 678 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |