1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1979 Buick Skyhawk
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Skyhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Skyhawk would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1979 Buick Skyhawk.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1979 Buick Skyhawk | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | Skyhawk |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2480 mm |
