2002 Bentley State Limousine vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 2002 Bentley State Limousine is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley State Limousine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley State Limousine should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. 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 State Limousine (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley State Limousine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley State Limousine | 1979 Buick Estate | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | State Limousine | Estate |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3390 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6230 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3850 mm | 2950 mm |