1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 201 kg more than 1971 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | Riviera | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2746 mm |
