2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1985 Buick Wildcat
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1985 Buick Wildcat. (355 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Wildcat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Wildcat. (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1985 Buick Wildcat | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | Wildcat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2600 mm |
