2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 17 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1565 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 2006 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (881 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 745 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 1989 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1989 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Bentley Continental GTC | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental GTC | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2440 mm |