2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1970 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Buick Riviera. (265 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 669 kg more than 1970 Buick Riviera. 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Riviera. (522 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 1970 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3030 mm |
