1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Bentley S1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 1958 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Bentley S1 | 1978 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | S1 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 4230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2440 mm |