1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Buick Electra
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 665 kg more than 1978 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1978 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | Electra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |
