1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 787 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. 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) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (692 Nm). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 2003 Buick Blackhawk | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | Blackhawk |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 692 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3280 mm |
