1986 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | Regal | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 91 L |
