2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 1972 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2001 Bentley Arnage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 545 kg more than 1972 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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 1972 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 95 L |
