1987 Buick Riviera vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1987 Buick Riviera. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1084 kg more than 1987 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Bentley Mulsanne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 747 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Riviera. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Riviera | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Buick | Bentley |
Model | Riviera | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 1018 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1521 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3266 mm |