2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 335 kg more than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Because 2006 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 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado, 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Continental | Toronado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 7446 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 91 L |
