1997 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 501 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Park Avenue | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | Park Avenue | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
