2004 Bentley Continental vs. 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser. (79 HP @ 2200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 750 kg more than 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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. 2004 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2004 Bentley Continental 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Bentley Toyota
Model Continental Land Cruiser
Year Released 2004 1975
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2977 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 421 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 3920 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2290 mm