2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
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, 1997 Toyota Carina, 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 739 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Carina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 105 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |