2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Buick Skylark
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1989 Buick Skylark. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1178 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1989 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Continental | Skylark |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1276 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |