1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 725 kg more than 1980 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 1980 Buick Electra | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Continental | Electra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |