2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 422 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bentley Arnage. (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bentley Arnage. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2000 Bentley Arnage has manual transmission. 2000 Bentley Arnage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 75 L |
