1984 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 791 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. 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 1984 Buick Electra. 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 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | Electra | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2746 mm |
