1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1979 Buick Century

To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 980 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Bentley Turbo 1979 Buick Century
Make Bentley Buick
Model Turbo Century
Year Released 1990 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3214 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 316 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2760 mm


 

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