2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 750 kg more than 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Bentley Continental | 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Continental | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2290 mm |