2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 685 kg more than 1976 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 Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Azure | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |
