1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 730 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 1984 Buick Electra | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Continental | Electra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 100.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 95 L |