1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1963 Buick Riviera. (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1963 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 381 kg more than 1963 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Buick Riviera. (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
Make | Buick | Bentley |
Model | Riviera | Continental Supersports |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1946 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1379 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |