2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1983 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona.

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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Arnage 1983 Toyota Corona
Make Bentley Toyota
Model Arnage Corona
Year Released 2009 1983
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6760 cc 2366 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 493 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 738 Nm 198 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2510 mm


 

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