2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 505 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1605 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Celica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |