2008 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Bentley Arnage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 2008 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Arnage | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |