1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 845 kg more than 1974 Buick Skylark. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Skylark. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1974 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1974 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 1974 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
