2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 716 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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, 2002 Bentley Azure (800 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Azure | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Azure | Riviera |
Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 7050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 800 Nm | 645 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2616 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3030 mm |