1998 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Riviera 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 496 more horse power than 1998 Buick Riviera. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 575 kg more than 1998 Buick Riviera. 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 1998 Buick Riviera. 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 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Riviera. (287 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Riviera | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
Make | Buick | Bentley |
Model | Riviera | Continental Supersports |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4130 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 2241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1946 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1379 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |