2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 645 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | Electra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |
