1980 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1980 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 12 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1980 Bentley Mulsanne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 350 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
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1980 Bentley Mulsanne | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Mulsanne | Riviera |
Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3030 mm |