1985 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 356 kg more than 1985 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | Estate | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2746 mm |
