2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 760 kg more than 1980 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1980 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental T | Electra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 95 L |
