2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1993 Buick Roadmaster
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Roadmaster 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 244 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 610 kg more than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1993 Buick Roadmaster | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | Roadmaster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 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 | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |
