2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 550 kg more than 1968 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Buick Riviera. (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Continental | Riviera |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7050 cc |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 645 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 106.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |