1995 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 785 kg more than 1995 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 GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | Riviera | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1397 mm |
