1987 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 410 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Buick | Bentley |
Model | Estate | Continental |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2746 mm |