1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 495 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera. 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Turbo | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 75 L |
