1979 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1979 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1979 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Land Rover Serie III 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. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1979 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1979 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Land Rover Serie III | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Land Rover | Bentley |
| Model | Serie III | Continental |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 631 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2745 mm |
