1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 950 kg more than 1978 Land Rover Serie III.
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. 2010 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 1978 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Land Rover Serie III | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Land Rover | Bentley |
| Model | Serie III | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 552 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2746 mm |
