2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1970 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 335 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1970 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 Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Riviera. (522 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1970 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
