1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 540 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | Riviera | Continental |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | FlexFuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
