1999 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 935 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | Regal | Continental |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
