1988 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1988 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Azure 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 2010 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra, 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 715 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Electra | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Buick | Bentley |
Model | Electra | Azure |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3117 mm |