1991 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1991 Buick Riviera. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 721 kg more than 1991 Buick Riviera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Riviera. (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Buick Riviera | 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
Make | Buick | Bentley |
Model | Riviera | Continental Supersports |
Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1946 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1379 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2746 mm |