1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 630 kg more than 1976 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Turbo | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |
