2010 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental GTC | Corona |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2510 mm |
