1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 396 kg more than 1974 Buick Riviera. 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Brooklands | Riviera |
Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 518 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 95 L |