2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1982 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Century 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 435 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Century. (167 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 780 kg more than 1982 Toyota Century. 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1982 Toyota Century | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2870 mm |